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West Coast University-Texas nursing
Richardson, Texas · Private for-profit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 92.21% · CCNE and CNEA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Richardson | FULL | 92.21% (2025, 231 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2016 | 137 |
| 2017 | 189 |
| 2018 | 162 |
| 2019 | 154 |
| 2020 | 183 |
| 2021 | 296 |
| 2022 | 349 |
| 2023 | 371 |
| 2024 | 473 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 283 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 144 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Post-master's certificate | 34 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 5 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 4 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Post-master's certificate | 3 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Spring 2034 |
| CCNE | Master's | Spring 2029 |
| CCNE | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Spring 2029 |
| CCNE | Post-Graduate APRN Certificate | Spring 2029 |
| CNEA | Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (system) Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030 | Fall 2029 |
| CNEA | Master's Degree in Nursing (system) Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030 | Fall 2029 |
| CNEA | Post-graduate Certificate in Nursing (system) Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030 | Fall 2029 |
| CNEA | Doctor of Nursing Practice (system) Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030 | Fall 2029 |
From West Coast University-Texas’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The West Coast University Associate Degree in Nursing Program (System) holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037.”
westcoastuniversity.edu
Simulation
“Our ADN program in Florida emphasizes hands-on learning with simulation labs where you can practice the skills you’ll use as a registered nurse.”
westcoastuniversity.edu
Clinical placements
“A misdemeanor or felony may interfere with clinical placement and subsequent licensure as a Registered Nurse;”
westcoastuniversity.edu
Admission
“TEAS exam scores must be within three (3) years of enrollment date”
westcoastuniversity.edu
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